Berkeley, California vs. Seaside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seaside, California is 39.4% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $93,859 in Seaside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seaside, California is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Seaside
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Seaside, CA
Compared to Berkeley, Seaside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower